Blog
3/26/2019
The Maine Public Health Nursing Program continues to add staff who provide essential services in Maine communities. In October and early November, new hires in Augusta, Portland, Rockland, and Bangor increased the statewide number of Public Health Nurses to 31 and total program staff to 40.
3/22/2019
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce that Paul Saucier has been appointed as Director of the Office of Aging and Disability Servi3/14/2019
Supporting children in foster care
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services is comprehensively evaluating the child welfare system to identify how best to improve the lives of the children and families we serve. Integral to that effort is striving for permanent placements for children, to ensure stability and security as they grow.
3/7/2019
Maine's Public Health Nursing (PHN) Program provides vital services and supports to vulnerable populations both in the home and in the community. PHNs routinely provide maternal and child health support and education, adult health services, communicable disease control and refugee health services.